The Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) serves as a consolidated Business Advisor and strategic partner across assigned Business Units (BUs) and Practices. Reporting to the Director, Business Performance, the CFM moves beyond traditional financial analysis to evaluate the business holistically across market opportunities, client relationships, risk, and profitability. Technical expertise in the assigned Practice or BU is not required; the ideal candidate is an agile business generalist capable of evaluating performance objectively without internal or client bias.

CFMs will be the first point of contact for questions related to their respective business’ project profitability and will be constantly aware of their respective business team’s ability to meet fiscal targets for revenue and profitability.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Dillon Consulting

Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities.

Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value.

Financial Planning and Strategic Oversight Support: To ensure standardized performance tracking and enable long‑term financial health through disciplined budgeting and investment evaluation. In BUs, they support BU sales targets, adjusted contribution margins, variance improvement targets, client tracking, and sales function budgets/forecasts (including headcount and costs). Additionally, CFMs enforce centrally defined Finance performance metrics to ensure standardized score‑keeping across teams, while serving as a strategic check on Practice hiring by evaluating the long‑term ROI and financial upside of high‑salary recruits. ~ Pipeline, Backlog and Client Strategy Support: To maintain clear visibility into revenue health and focus business development efforts on sustainable, high‑value client relationships rather than short‑term projects.

CFMs support business leads in keeping a clear line of sight on project revenue fill rates (budgeted sales less current fiscal year portion of backlog and pipeline), project profitability, and early variance identification. They reorient sales tracking to prioritize repeat business and core client accounts meeting high‑value benchmarks (i.e., $500,000 net revenue over three years)



rather than chasing isolated, one‑off projects. ~ CFMs lead pricing strategy execution, enforcing official guidance on subcontractor/expense markups and administrative fees to maximize gross margins.

Project Financials Support: To facilitate accurate and timely financial reporting by bridging the communication gap between project managers and accounting teams. CFMs act as the prime interface between Project Managers (PMs) and Finance regarding early recognition and reporting of variances (both favourable and unfavourable), cost to completion estimates, and fiscal year estimates. ~ Results Analysis and Performance Advisory: To drive accountability and help teams achieve profitability goals through collaborative, forward‑looking business guidance. CFMs serve as the primary point of contact for analyzing operational results, summarizing business reasons for missed targets, and co‑creating action plans with business partners.

They monitor key projects, sales targets, accounts receivable (AR) issues, and work‑in‑progress (WIP) variances. Functioning as a trusted business advisor, the CFM provides firm, forward‑looking guidance to ensure teams meet total project revenue and profitability goals. ~ Interface with Project Performance and Accounting: To ensure the integrity of organizational data and support the efficient production of consistent, company‑wide financial communication. CFMs provide key inputs into Project Performance and Accounting regarding key projects, WIP variances, AR, and other key indicators, ensuring and supporting the timely production corporate‑wide monthly results communication.

Drive continuous learning and mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech‑forward leaders. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

CPA, MBA, or relevant industry experience is an asset. ~ Demonstrated track record of acting as a commercial partner to business leaders, driving pricing strategies, margin oversight, and operational accountability. ~ Technical Exposure: Deep literacy in project financial management: WIP/AR cycles, labor utilization, pricing markups, estimate at completion forecasting, and contribution margin analysis. 5–8+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, operational FP&A;, business management, or management consulting,



ideally within professional services, engineering, architecture, or project‑based corporate environments. ~ Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, BST, Unanet, Infor) and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau). ~ Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and influential skills with the confidence to challenge, guide, and advise senior operational leaders without bias. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially significant projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.

Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences; Generous retirement savings plan Flexible work hours and hybrid working options Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust‑based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Learning and Development opportunities As a knowledge‑based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co‑creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.

The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. Employee and Family Assistance program A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well‑being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Employment

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness.

📌 Commercial Finance Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Calgary